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Cyber Safe Holiday eCommerce Cybersecurity Experts Provide Tips
ANN ARBOR - Cybersecurity experts Dan Lohrmann, former CISO for the State Of Michigan, and Richard Stiennon, founder of Birmingham-based IT-Harvest provide their monthly cybersecurity tips. On Oct. 25 they explained how anyone can safely
Businessman Jeff Hagan Invests In Cannabis-Hemp Testing ABKO Labs
ANN ARBOR - Businessman Jeff Hagan has invested in a variety of businesses including rental housing, auto detailing and now labs that test hemp and cannabis products. His latest acquisition is ABKO Labs in Warren,
COVID Holiday Updates With Epidemiologist Fred Brown – Spoiler Alert No Big Parties
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown returns to update what's happening nationally with the COVID virus, also updates on vaccines, plus his take on whether it is safe to host house parties for Halloween, Thanksgiving
Breaking News
Michigan Gets $22.2 Million To Advance Michigan-Backed Clean Hydrogen Hub
LANSING —Michigan-backed clean hydrogen hub project, the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen has received $22.2
Ohio With 123 Dispensaries Looks To License More To Keep Up With Demand
COLUMBUS, Ohio - For a month now, Ohio adults aged 21 and older have been able
Ohio Capping Number Of Cannabis Dispensaries In Columbus, Cleveland And Cincinnati
TOLEDO - The Ohio Division of Cannabis Control is capping the number of marijuana dispensaries
U.S. Economic Deceleration Outlook 2024 Per U-M Forecast
This news post will cover the U.S. Economic Deceleration Outlook 2024 as Per U-M Forecast.
Rick French, CEO Of French/West/Vaughan, Explains Why He Purchased Birmingham-Based Millerschin Group
ANN ARBOR - Mobility and transportation focused Millerschin Group was acquired by French/West/Vaughan, an independently
As Russia Destroys Homes, Ukrainian Hemp Builder Builds More
LIEV, Ukraine - Before Russia launched its senseless and brutal war on Ukraine, builder Sergiy
If You Are Planning Michigan Cannabis Events, Sparx & Recreation Wants To Help You Promote Them
ANN ARBOR - If your company is developing Michigan cannabis events for the first half
Michigan’s Growing Cannabis Tourism Industry
ANN ARBOR - In any given year, tourism in Michigan ranks as the second or
DTE Energy Switches On Three New Wind Parks, Two Are Michigan’s Largest
DETROIT – DTE Energy on Tuesday announced operation of three new wind parks, two of
Shyft Group To Build EV Work Truck Bodies
NOVI—DuraMag, a brand of the Shyft Group’s specialty vehicles business unit, will engineer, manufacture, and
EGLE Announces $1.2 Million In Recycling Grants to West Michigan
LANSING - EGLE announced the recipients of the Renew Michigan grants to encourage recycling in
New Bladeless Turbine May Look NSFW But Could Be The Future Of Wind Power
AVILA, Spain - Salvation comes in all shapes and sizes, and it seems, to the
Llamasoft Gets 3 Named To Supply And Demand Chain Executive’s Pros To Know 2017
ANN ARBOR - Three members of the Llamasoft team have been named to Supply and
ITInTheD Kicks Off Ann Arbor Monthly Tech Networking March 7
ANN ARBOR – In the long history of ITinTHED, dating all the way back to
Seven U-M Scientists Selected For Sloan Fellowships
ANN ARBOR - The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has named seven University of Michigan researchers
Comcast, Google Launch YouTube App Paired With Xfinity X1 TV Subscription
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Comcast and Google Monday announced a deal that will launch the YouTube
Growth In U.S. Demand For Legal Cannabis Products Hits Pause In August
EAST LANSING - AEG’s monthly AndCan®Index indicated a flat level of demand for legal cannabis
Applications Continue To Roll In For Recreational Marijuana
LANSING - The state continues to receive applications from businesses seeking to get in on
Cannabis Expert Rick Thompson To Co-Host M2 Techcast In November
ROYAL OAK – M2 Techcast, a live Internet TV show focused on business, technology and
USDA Posts Hemp Rules – Calls For Total THC Testing
WASHINGTON DC - Farmers growing hemp would get a small cushion in THC limits under
Featured News
Trillion Ton Iceberg Extending 40 Miles Breaks Away From Antarctica
SEATTLE - What is the clearest natural water in the world? And what about those piercing-cyan-blue beaches at vacation spots around
Microsoft Close To Glass Storage Breakthrough That Could Thwart Ransomware Attacks In Data Centers
SEATTLE - Microsoft has released a paper for the widely-anticipated glass-based storage technology it's backing to replace the conventional technology that's fitted into
Data Shows AI Apps To Undress’ Women In Photos Rapidly Rising In Use
SEATTLE - AI apps that can "undress" women in photos are seeing higher numbers of users, data showed. Such "undressing" sites
Michigan
RFP’s Open For $5 Million To Expand Apprenticeships In Underrepresented Populations
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity released a second competitive Request
Small Biz, Infrastructure, Kids Mark Gov’s Priorities For Federal COVID Money
LANSING - Michigan will ultimately receive $18 billion in federal funding through the latest COVID-19
Herman Miller Launches e-Commerce Platform For Commercial Clients
ZEELAND — Office furniture manufacturer Herman Miller Inc. unveiled a new e-commerce platform this week that caters
New SEMA Testing Facility Purchased In Plymouth
PLYMOUTH —The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the purchase of a 45,000-square-foot building in
RFP’s Open For $5 Million To Expand Apprenticeships In Underrepresented Populations
LANSING - The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity released a second competitive Request
Small Biz, Infrastructure, Kids Mark Gov’s Priorities For Federal COVID Money
LANSING - Michigan will ultimately receive $18 billion in federal funding through the latest COVID-19
Herman Miller Launches e-Commerce Platform For Commercial Clients
ZEELAND — Office furniture manufacturer Herman Miller Inc. unveiled a new e-commerce platform this week that caters
New SEMA Testing Facility Purchased In Plymouth
PLYMOUTH —The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the purchase of a 45,000-square-foot building in
Growth In U.S. Demand For Legal Cannabis Products Hits Pause In August
EAST LANSING - AEG’s monthly AndCan®Index indicated a flat level of demand for legal cannabis
Applications Continue To Roll In For Recreational Marijuana
LANSING - The state continues to receive applications from businesses seeking to get in on
Cannabis Expert Rick Thompson To Co-Host M2 Techcast In November
ROYAL OAK – M2 Techcast, a live Internet TV show focused on business, technology and
USDA Posts Hemp Rules – Calls For Total THC Testing
WASHINGTON DC - Farmers growing hemp would get a small cushion in THC limits under
Davenport University And Amway Sign Partnership To Spur Talent Development
GRAND RAPIDS – Leaders from Davenport University and Amway formalized their commitment to higher education
Beginner’s Guide to Online Boat Booking: Tips, Costs & Safety
Is It Safe to Book a Boat Online? Yes — If You Don’t Do It
Dynamic Pricing with AI: Why Retailers Are Finally Catching On
Pricing has always been tricky. A shopper picks something up, pulls out their phone, and
Cloud Mining Guide 2025: FY Energy – Safe Way to Earn Daily Bitcoin & Passive Income
Mining bitcoin in 2025 has turned into a fight over severely rising costs, very narrow
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Science Tech
June 9 Virtual Detroit Town Hall Focuses On COVID Vaccination Education For Persons With Disabilities
DETROIT – On June 9, the Detroit Urban Solutions will present a virtual Town Hall about COVID vaccination education and information aimed at persons with disabilities. The 12:15 pm zoom event was created by the
MPSC’s Summer Energy Appraisal: Pandemic’s Impact On Energy Demand And Prices Continues To Drive Uncertainty
LANSING - As restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic are eased and economic activity rebounds, Michiganders can expect higher gas prices in summer 2021 than they were a year ago, but overall projections on energy supply and
Autocam Medical Plans $60 Million Headquarters And Production Facility In Grand Rapids Suburb
KENTWOOD - Autocam Medical Devices LLC plans to invest $60 million over the next three years to expand production capacity in West Michigan. The producer of surgical and medical components and devices expects to build a
Pfizer Vaccine Approved For Teens – Fred Brown Updates
ANN ARBOR - Epidemiologist Fred Brown, in his final video interview, updates the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine that now has been approved for teenagers. He also talks about whether you should wear a mask inside and
Industry 4.0 Featured News
Mobility
Ford Will Invest $3.5 Billion To Build LFP Battery Plant In Marshall
MARSHALL – Ford announced Feb. 13 it is investing $3.5 billion to build the country’s
Chinese-Made EV Can Travel 640 Miles On A Single Charge
BEIJING, China - With more and more Americans switching to electric vehicles — EVs now
Solid-State Battery First To Hit 620-Mile Range
PARIS - In yet another solid-state battery research breakthrough, Mercedes-Benz's partner in solid-state cell development
LTU Grand Prix Of Student Racing Oct. 29
SOUTHFIELD—Lawrence Technological University’s Blue Devil Motorsports teams will once again hold their annual autumn Grand
Digital and Mobile
Audit: Cyber Civilian Corps Failing Background Checks, Lack Experience
LANSING - Not all volunteers with the Michigan Cyber Civilian Corps are meeting program requirements,
Allied Universal Acquires Midstate Security
WYOMING - Allied Universal, a security and facility services company, has acquired Midstate Security – a fully
Cybercrime Network Gets New Partner
ANN ARBOR—The Cybercrime Support Network, a nonprofit working for cybercrime victims, has a new partnership with
Nessel Joins Anti-Robocall Fight With Other AGs, Phone Companies
LANSING - Attorney General Dana Nessel joined with 50 other attorneys general and 12 telecommunication
Secrecy Surrounds White House Cybersecurity Staff Shakeup
WASHINGTON DC - The chief information security officer for the White House's Executive Office of
U.S. Visitors May Be Asked To Give Up Social Media Passwords To Border Agents
WASHINGTON DC - Visitors to the US might be asked to relinquish their social media
Caston Thomas Explains New Ransomeware Threat
DETROIT - Caston Thomas, CEO of InterWorks, is a noted cybersecurity expert from the Ann
State Reports Software Snafu Exposes Personal Info On 1.87 Million Michigan Workers
LANSING - Upwards of 1.87 million Social Security numbers, names and wage information for active
Business and Finance
Detroit Demo Day Announces Finalists For Annual Entrepreneurship Competition
DETROIT – Rocket Mortgage Detroit Demo Day today announced the 15 finalists competing for a
TechTown Reorganizes Entrepreneurial Programs And Services
DETROIT- The needs of entrepreneurs have shifted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and in
Michigan Council Of Women In Technology Update With Kathleen Norton Schock
ANN ARBOR - Kathleen Norton-Schock returns to MITech TV with co-hosts Mike Brennan from MITechNews.Com
TechTown Toast Of Town Goes Virtual For Second Year In A Row
DETROIT – TechTown will once again host its annual Toast of the Town virtually on
MCWT Foundation 2017 Website Design Competition For Middle School & High School Girls
DETROIT - The Internet Advisor on WJR 760 AM is joined by a group of
$100,000 GreenLight Business Model Competition Now Taking Applications
EAST LANSING - Applications are now open for the sixth annual GreenLight Business Model Competition,
Inforum Tember Shea Tallies 2017 Successes Of inGAGE Women Entrepreneur Program
ROYAL OAK - Tember Shea, Director of the inGAGE program at Inforum, talks about the
SmartCone Wins $60,000 Top Prize in NextChallenge: Smart Cities Technology Challenge
DETROIT - SmartCone, a Bicycle-Pedestrian Safety Solutions, has won the NextChallenge: Smart Cities technology challenge,
Growth In U.S. Demand For Legal Cannabis Products Hits Pause In August
EAST LANSING - AEG’s monthly AndCan®Index indicated a flat level of demand for legal cannabis
Applications Continue To Roll In For Recreational Marijuana
LANSING - The state continues to receive applications from businesses seeking to get in on
Cannabis Expert Rick Thompson To Co-Host M2 Techcast In November
ROYAL OAK – M2 Techcast, a live Internet TV show focused on business, technology and
USDA Posts Hemp Rules – Calls For Total THC Testing
WASHINGTON DC - Farmers growing hemp would get a small cushion in THC limits under
